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Problem Possible Causes What To Do
Dishes and flatware Low inlet water temperature • Make sure inlet water temperature is correct (see page 8). Turn on
not clean the hot water faucet nearest the dishwasher, let run until the water
temperature stops rising. Then start the dishwasher and turn off
the faucet. This insures the entering water is hot.
Water pressure is temporarily low • Turn on a faucet. Is water coming out more slowly than usual?
If so, wait until pressure is normal before using your dishwasher.
Air gap or disposer is clogged • Clean the air gap or flush the disposer.
Improper rack loading • Make sure large dishware does not block the detergent dispenser
or the wash arms. See the Loading the dishwasher racks section.
No air gap or high drain loop • Verify that you have an air gap or a high drain loop. Refer to
the Installation Instructions.
Error Messages Possible Causes What To Do
START/RESET status You have pressed the • Press the START/RESET pad only when you want to restart the
indicator light flashing START/RESET pad while the dishwasher.
dishwasher is running. This will
cancel the cycle. The light will stop
flashing after the dishwasher drains
(about 90 seconds).
Dishwasher BEEPS This is a reminder that your • Close and latch the door after opening it mid-cycle.
once every 30 seconds dishwasher door has been left
open during operation. It will
continue beeping until you close
the door.
Blinking lights Cycle has been interrupted by • The light will quit flashing after the dishwasher automatically drains out
pressing the START/RESET pad. the water.
Power to the dishwasher was • The light will quit flashing after the dishwasher automatically drains out
turned off while a cycle was the water. A new cycle will start automatically when the drain ends.
running and power has just been
restored to the dishwasher. The
blinking lights indicate that the
dishwasher is draining the potential
water inside.
Beeping at the end This is normal. The dishwasher • To turn off the double beep indicator (or re-activate it if it was previously
of the cycle will beep twice at the end of disengaged), press the HEATED DRY pad 5 times within 3 seconds.
the cycle. A triple beep will sound to indicate the end-of-cycle beep option
has been toggled.
Low Detergent SmartDispense has less than • Fill the SmartDispense reservoir with liquid dishwasher detergent. After
Light ON 10 cycles worth of detergent filling the reservoir, the LOW DETERGENT light will turn OFF once the
left in the dishwasher. door is closed.
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Troubleshooting Tips
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